As Israel and Hamas exchange accusations of ceasefire violations, the broader issue of land, ownership, and divine order continues to shape both conflict and conscience.
All Property Belongs to God
Our position is simple: all property ultimately belongs to God. Every nation, every border, every plot of land exists under divine sovereignty. The modern human obsession with redefining “property rights” and labeling certain people as more “indigenous” than others often ignores this larger truth—that the earth itself is the Lord’s, and humanity merely stewards it for a time.
Throughout history, the formation of civil societies has depended on cooperation, restraint, and defense. Ownership, in a practical sense, reflects not moral entitlement but the capacity to preserve and cultivate what one holds. A society unwilling or unable to defend its borders invites invasion. In this fallen world, peace depends as much on discipline and order as it does on compassion.
Property, Power, and the Nature of Conflict
When individuals or nations seek to seize what is not theirs, conflict follows. War, though tragic, often emerges from these competing claims. Every aggressor risks losing everything—not only land but legitimacy. The principle is as old as civilization: those who initiate violence must live with the consequences, for only God restrains vengeance once it begins.
Consider modern examples. Communist China continues to claim Taiwan, despite Taiwan’s independence in governance and identity. While the Chinese Communist Party does not “own” China in any eternal sense—God does—it does wield temporal authority and power to enforce its will. That power, like all political power, is fragile and subject to judgment. The same principle applies globally, including in the ongoing debates surrounding Israel and its right to defend itself.
Israel and the Right to Self-Determination
The current situation in Gaza illustrates how property, sovereignty, and divine justice intersect. Israel launched airstrikes in southern Gaza on October 19, 2025, accusing Hamas of violating the U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement with multiple attacks on its forces near Rafah. Hamas denied involvement, insisting it remains committed to the truce.
Both sides claim adherence to the October peace deal, but ongoing violence, internal unrest, and humanitarian strain threaten to unravel recent progress. Analysts note that without moral clarity, international mediation often becomes an exercise in blame rather than resolution. From a biblical perspective, no lasting peace can exist apart from truth—and no true justice without accountability before God.
Faith, Sovereignty, and the Path Forward
History shows that societies which reject the moral foundations of property, life, and law—principles derived from belief in the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—eventually collapse into disorder or tyranny. Systems that deny divine accountability often replace it with human bureaucracy, leading to corruption, confusion, and decay.
This is why faith matters—not as a political tool, but as the moral compass that guides nations toward restraint and reconciliation. Whether in the Middle East or anywhere else, peace depends not on perfect governments but on people recognizing a higher authority. God, not man, decides who holds land and how long they hold it. Those who misuse it face consequences that history has proven time and again.
Consider making Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior today.
